EHS Specialist at DPR GP — Houston, TX

Job Description

DPR Construction is seeking a skilled EHS (Environmental, Health and Safety) Specialist with in-depth plant-level experience in the prefabrication manufacturing industries. This role will support operations in person at the Houston Prefabrication Assembly Facility located in Tomball, TX. The successful candidate will support the implementation and maintenance of the safety program and promote a culture of safety. The ideal candidate must be a self-starter who takes initiative and demonstrates a proactive approach to identifying hazards, conducting safety training, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to reduce risks in a manufacturing environment.

This position is based in a prefabrication manufacturing facility with exposure to machinery, noise, and varying temperatures. Some office work is required for documentation and training preparation. Occasional travel may be necessary for training or other business-related purposes. Responsibilities will include but may not be limited to the following:

Duties and Responsibilities

• Safety Program Management: Assist in implementing and monitoring safety policies, procedures, and programs tailored to general industry manufacturing operations (e.g., onboarding, machine guarding, lockout/tagout, hazard communication).
• Compliance: Ensure adherence to OSHA regulations and applicable regulatory standards (e.g., NPFA), as well as company-specific safety protocols, by conducting regular inspections of the facility.
• Risk Assessment: Identify workplace hazards through inspections, job hazard analyses (JHAs), and employee feedback; and recommend corrective actions to mitigate risks.
• Training: Deliver safety training sessions for employees, including topics such as personal protective equipment (PPE), emergency response, and safe equipment operation.
• Incident Investigation: Participate in investigations of workplace incidents. Compile comprehensive incident reports that emphasize root cause analyses and recommend preventive actions. Transport team members for non-emergency medical care.
• Data Analysis: Track site-specific safety metrics (e.g., incident rates, training completion) and prepare reports for management to support continuous improvement efforts.
• Emergency Preparedness: Aid in maintaining emergency response plans, conducting drills, and ensuring availability of safety equipment (e.g., fire extinguishers, first aid kits).
• Problem Solving: Support resolution of complex problems not covered by existing procedures or practice.
• Collaboration: Work closely with production supervisors, maintenance teams, and employees to integrate safety practices into daily operations. This role may also work with other organizational peer groups.
• Other:
• Perform regular facility walkthroughs involving prolonged standing, walking, and site movement.
• Occasionally climb ladders, scaffolding, or stairs to access elevated areas.
• Inspect confined spaces and hard-to-reach areas as needed.
• Remain stationary for extended periods during meetings, training, or documentation.
• Identify and respond to safety hazards using visual, auditory, and verbal cues
• Lift and carry safety equipment or signage (up to 40 lbs.).
• Must be able to wear all required PPE in the work environment (e.g., helmet, safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves, protective footwear).
• Respond effectively to emergencies, including evacuations and incident support.

Required Skills and Abilities

• Strong communication, leadership, and training skills, with the ability to engage employees at all levels, and effectively facilitate large group sessions.
• Analytical mindset with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Safety-conscious and compliance-driven mindset.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite (e.g., Excel, Word, PowerPoint) for reporting and documentation.
• Spanish bilingual proficiency is strongly preferred.

Education and Experience

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in occupational health and safety (or equivalent experience).
• 2-4 years of experience in a safety role in the manufacturing industry or a similar industrial setting.
• Knowledge of OSHA general industry regulations and industry standards required.
• OSHA 30-Hour General Industry certification preferred; additional credentials such as Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or Associate Safety Professional (ASP) are a plus.

DPR Construction is a forward-thinking, self-performing general contractor specializing in technically complex and sustainable projects for the advanced technology, life sciences, healthcare, higher education and commercial markets. Founded in 1990, DPR is a great story of entrepreneurial success as a private, employee-owned company that has grown into a multi-billion-dollar family of companies with offices around the world.

Working at DPR, you'll have the chance to try new things, explore paths and shape your future. Here, we build opportunity together—by harnessing our talents, enabling curiosity and pursuing our collective ambition to make the best ideas happen. We are proud to be recognized as a great place to work by our talented teammates and leading news organizations like U.S. News and World Report, Forbes, Fast Company and Newsweek.

Explore our open opportunities at www.dpr.com/careers.